Information Governance Officer

Information Governance Officer
Contract Type 1
Permanent
Working Pattern 1
Full time
Working Hours 1
35 hours
Salary 1
£34,000
Location Options 1
Hybrid - home based and Birmingham
Function Type 1
Administration
1
We are recruiting for an Information Governance Officer to be part of a supportive and friendly team that collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation.
The Information Governance and Compliance Team is responsible for ensuring the SRA's compliance with the requirements of the data protection legislation, as well as helping to ensure that the business follows good records and information management practice.
The team handles data protection requests and queries as well as requests under the SRA's Transparency Code (Freedom of Information Act) and manages information security incidents.
The role
You will be responsible for dealing with Information Governance and compliance matters including handling requests under Data Protection legislation and request for information under the SRA's Transparency Code (in line with Freedom of Information Act) as well as promoting best practice in records management.
You will act as a key contact for data protection and Information Governance, records management and information security incidents. You will support your colleagues in handling complex disclosure matters and join projects where advice and support are required.
You will raise the profile of Information Governance and increase awareness of data protection and information security across the organisation, ensuring colleagues understand their responsibilities by developing and delivering training and awareness sessions, creating policies, procedures and guidance. You will assist the DPO's wider team in all aspects of Information Governance and compliance.
This is an exciting role that will suit a team member who has previous experience in working in a similar environment and possess knowledge of data protection legislation. Someone who has good attention to detail, good time and workload management skills, good communication skills and the ability to assess and prioritise demands on their time.
What's in it for you

• Gain exposure of working across governance and compliance functions.
• Be part of a supportive and friendly team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation.
• Additional 3% of annual basic salary for you to choose the benefits that best suit your lifestyle and personal situation.
• Pension - We will contribute 1 - 2 times your contribution, up to 12.25%. So, if you contribute 7%, you will enjoy the maximum combined contribution of 19.25%.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme.
• Access to employee discount vouchers for savings on High Street brands, travel and supermarkets.
• Life Assurance cover of 4 times basic salary.

What we are looking for

• Demonstrable working experience of processing data subject requests and freedom of information requests.
• Excellent knowledge of Information Governance and Compliance and an understanding of relevant legislation (Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality written work.
• Ability to research and review, investigate and present legal information.
• Ability to work freely and on own initiative, seeking guidance when appropriate.
• Good level of IT skills knowledge and experience of using Microsoft O365 applications.

Useful information

• There is a role profile attached at the bottom of this advert which details the full skills and experience required.
• This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Birmingham office 1 to 2 days a week, and from home the rest of the week.
• Interviews will take place: week commencing 29 January 2024.
• If you have any questions that aren't in this advert or on our website, please contact the Resourcing Team at

To apply
Please use the apply button at the bottom of the advert. Please upload both a CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should provide examples against the criteria listed above within the 'What we are looking for' section and address how your knowledge, skills and experience relate to the role requirements.
To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages.
The closing date for applications is 21 January 2024 at 23:55.
The SRA is the independent regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, protecting consumers and supporting the rule of law and the administration of justice. We do this by overseeing all education and training requirements necessary to practise as a solicitor, licensing individuals and firms to practise, setting the standards of the profession and regulating and enforcing compliance against these standards.
We offer an inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment and the chance to develop your career within a professional organisation. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of staff, helping everyone to strike a good balance between personal and professional life.
Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
Attached Role Profile 1
Information Governance Officer Role Profile IG team 2022.docx - 541KB
Converted File Information Governance Officer Role Profile IG team 2022.docx.pdf - 60KB
Vacancy closing date: 21/01/2024, 23:55
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way that we attract, recruit and retain staff.
Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work because we appreciate the value that a truly diverse workforce brings to an organisation. We celebrate difference, recognising the benefits this brings to our inclusive culture, including age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background.
We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, a member of ENEI, a disability confident employer and we are happy to talk flexible working.